Table of Contents
- Outdoor High Power Wireless N Access Point
- Contents
- 1. Hardware Setup
- 2. Initial Setup
- Connect to the Access Point and Log In
- Specify the Access Point Name and Location
- Set the Time
- Configure the Basic IP Settings
- Configure the Access Point as a DHCP Server for Wireless Clients
- Configure the Basic Wireless Settings
- Turn On the Wireless Signal and Test Connectivity
- Plan Your Network Security
- Set Up Security Profiles
- Deploy the Access Point
- Connect Optional External Antennas
- 3. Network Settings
- 4. Manage the Access Point
- 5. Monitoring
- 6. Troubleshooting and Debugging
- A. Supplemental Information
NETGEAR WND930 User Manual
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Contents
Chapter 1 Hardware Setup
System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Unpack Your Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Product Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Cable the Access Point for Initial Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Chapter 2 Initial Setup
Connect to the Access Point and Log In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Specify the Access Point Name and Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Set the Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Configure the Basic IP Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Configure the Access Point as a DHCP Server for Wireless Clients . . . . . . . . . 14
Configure the Basic Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Turn On the Wireless Signal and Test Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Plan Your Network Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Set Up Security Profiles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Deploy the Access Point. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Connect Optional External Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Chapter 3 Network Settings
Spanning Tree Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Set Up a Schedule for the Wireless Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Configure MAC Authentication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Configure RADIUS Authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Configure Advanced Wireless Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Quality of Service Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Enable or Disable Wireless Multimedia QoS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Configure Advanced QoS Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Wireless Bridging and Repeating. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Set Up a Wireless Point-to-Point Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Set Up a Wireless Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Disable Ethernet LLDP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Chapter 4 Manage the Access Point
Change the admin Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Reboot the Access Point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
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Set Up a Remote Console. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Set UP SNMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Upgrade the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Manage the Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Back Up the Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Restore the Configuration File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Restore the Factory Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Enable a Syslog Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Chapter 5 Monitoring
View System Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
View Wireless Stations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
View the Activity Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
View Network Traffic Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Enable Wireless Packet Capture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting and Debugging
Troubleshooting with the LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
All LEDs Are Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
LAN LED Is Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
WLAN LED Is Off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Cannot Connect to the Access Point to Configure It. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Wireless Access to the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Time-Out Error for URL or IP Address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Appendix A Supplemental Information
Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
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1. Hardware Setup
This chapter covers the following topics:
•System Requirements
•Unpack Your Access Point
•Front Panel
•Product Label
•Cable the Access Point for Initial Setup
For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at
http://support.netgear.com.
Firmware updates with new features and bug fixes are made available from time to time at
http://downloadcenter.netgear.com. Some products can regularly check the site and download
new firmware, or you can check for and download new firmware manually. If the features or
behavior of your product does not match what is described in this guide, you might need to
update your firmware.
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System Requirements
Before installing the access point, make sure that your system includes the following:
•A 10/100/1000 Mbp s local area network device such as a hub or switch, suppo rting IEEE
802.3af\ Power over Ethernet (PoE).
•The Category 5 UTP straight-through Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connecto r included in the
package, or one like it
•A web browser for configuration
•At least one computer with the TCP/IP protocol installed
•802.11b/g/n-compliant or 802.11a/n-compliant devices
Unpack Your Access Point
Your package contains the following items.
Wall-mounti n g bra cke t
Bracket
Pole-mount clamps (2)
Weatherproof
Access point cable glands (3)
Grounding
screws (2) screws (4)
Figure 1. Pack ag e con t en ts
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Front Panel
Ports, LEDs, and the Reset button are located on the front panel.
LEDs
Reset button
Figure 2. Front panel
Pressing the Reset button restores the factory settings. See Factory Settings on page 62.
LEDs
The LEDs light to indicate wireless access point activity.
Table 1. LEDs
LED Description
Power • Off. Power is off.
• Solid green. Power is on.
• Amber, then blinking green. A self-test is running or software is being
loaded. During startup, the LED is first steady amber, then goes off, and
then blinks green before turning steady green after about 45 seconds. If
after one minute the LED remains amber or continues to blink green, it
indicates a system fault.
Activity • Off. No network traffic is detected on the access point.
• Blinking green. Network traffic is detected on the access point.
2.4G WLAN • Off. The wireless interface is off.
• Solid green. The wireless interface is on.
• Blinking green. Wireless activity is detected on the 2.4G band.
5G WLAN • Off. The wireless interface is off.
• Solid green. The wireless interface is on.
• Blinking green. Wireless activity is detected on the 5G band.
Heater • Off. The heater is off.
• Solid green. The heater is on.
LAN ports • Off. No link is detected.
• Solid green. A link is detected.
• Solid amber. A 10/100/1000 Mbps speed connection is detected.
• Blinking amber. A 10/100/1000 Mpbs speed connection is detected.
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Product Label
The product label is located on the rear panel. It includes the default access information and
the serial number and MAC address.
Figure 3. Product label
Cable the Access Point for Initial Setup
Before mounting the access point in a high location, first set up and test the unit to verify
wireless network connectivity.
Note: DHCP client is enabled by default in the access point. If your network
includes a DHCP server, the access point obtains an IP address from
the DHCP server. If a DHCP server is not detected in your network
after 30 seconds, the access point sets its IP address to a static IP
address of 192.168.0.100.
To cable your access point:
1. Using an Ethernet cable, connect power-sourcing equipment (PSE) to a PoE port on the
access point.
Note: You must supply either IEEE802.3at power to at least one LAN port or
IEEE802.3af power to two LAN ports to power the access point. You
must supply IEEE802.3atpower to both LAN ports to receive PoE power
out.
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2. If a DHCP server is not connected to your network, configure a computer with a static IP
address of 192.168.0.210 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.
3. Connect an Ethernet cable from a LAN port on the access point to a LAN port on the
computer.
4. Check the LEDs to verify that the access point is set up correctly.
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2. Initial Setup
This chapter covers the following topics:
•Connect to the Access Point and Log In
•Specify the Access Point Name and Location
•Set the Time
•Configure the Basic IP Settings
•Configure the Access Point as a DHCP Server for Wireless Clients
•Configure the Basic Wireless Settings
•Turn On the Wireless Signal and Test Connectivity
•Plan Your Network Security
•Set Up Security Profiles
•Deploy the Access Point
•Connect Optional External Antennas
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Connect to the Access Point and Log In
You can connect to the access point’s web management interface to view or change its
settings.
To connect to the access point:
1. If a DHCP server is not connected to your netwo rk, configure a computer with a static IP
address of 192.168.0.210 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable from a LAN port on the access point to a LAN port on the
computer.
During initial setup, use a wired Ethernet connection.
3. Launch a web browser.
4. In the address field of the browser, enter http://192.168.0.100.
A login screen displays.
5. Enter admin for the user name and password for the password.
The user name and password are case-sensitive.
The web management interface of the access point displays the General screen.
Specify the Access Point Name and Location
You must use a computer that is configured with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and a
subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 . During initial setup, use a wired Etherne t connection from the
computer to the access point.
To specify the access point name and location:
1. Launch a web browser on the computer that is connected to the access point.
2. In the address field of the browser, enter http://192.168.0.100.
A login prompt displays.
3. Enter the user name and password.
The user name is admin and the default password is password. The user name and
password are case-sensitive.
4. In the Access Point Name field, type the access point name .
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This unique name is the access point NetBIOS name. The default access point name is
on the product label. The n aming convention is netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxxx represe nts
the last 6 digits of the access point MAC address. You can enter a unique name up to 15
characters long.
5. From the Country/Region list, select the region where the access point is located .
In the United States this sett ing cannot be changed. If your co untry or region is not listed,
check with NETGEAR support for the correct selection.
6. Click the Apply button at t he bottom of the screen.
Your settings are saved.
Set the Time
You must use a computer that is configured with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and a
subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. During initial setup, use a wired Ethernet connection from the
computer to the access point.
To set the time:
1. Launch a web browser on the computer that is connected to the access point.
2. In the address field of the browser, enter http://192.168.0.100.
A login prompt displays.
3. Enter the user name and password.
The user name is admin and the default password is password. The user name and
password are case-sensitive.
The General screen displays.
4. Select Configuration > System > Basic > Time.
5. Adjust the following fields:
•Time Zone. Select the local time zone for your access point. The default is
USA-Pacific. The access point gets the current time from the connected computer.
•NTP Client. Enable the NTP client to synchronize the time of the access point with an
NTP server. The Enable radio button is selected by default.
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Note: You need an Internet connection to get the current time using an NTP
client.
•Use Custom NTP Server. Select this check box if you use a custom NTP server. The
check box is cleared by default.
•Hostname / IP Address. Enter the host name or the IP address of the custom NTP
server. The default is time-b.netgear.com.
6. Click the Apply button at the bottom of the screen.
Your settings are saved.
Configure the Basic IP Settings
The default settings work in most cases, but you can change them as needed if your access
point is part of a complex LAN network.
You must use a computer that is configured with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and a
subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 . During initial setup, use a wired Etherne t connection from the
computer to the access point.
To configure the basic IP settings:
1. Launch a web browser on the computer that is connected to the access point.
2. In the address field of the browser, enter http://192.168.0.100.
A login prompt displays.
3. Enter the user name and password.
The user name is admin and the default password is password.
The General screen displays.
4. Select Configuration > IP.
5. If necessary, specify the following settings:
•DHCP Client. By default, the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) client is
enabled. If your LAN includes a DHCP server and you enable DHCP, the access point
gets its IP address, subnet mask, and gateway settings from the DHCP server when
the access point is connected to your LAN.
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•IP Address. The IP address of your access point. The default IP address is
192.168.0.100 when it does not get a dynamic IP address. To change it, enter an
unused IP address from the address range used on your LAN, or enable DHCP in a
network with a DHCP server.
•IP Subnet Mask. The access point calculates the subnet mask based on the IP
address that you assign. Otherwise, you can use 255.255.255.0 (the default) as the
subnet mask.
•Default Gateway. The IP address of the gateway for your LAN. For more complex
networks, enter the address of the router for the network segment to which the access
point is connected.
•Primary DNS Server. The IP address for the primary Domain Name Server used by
stations on your LAN.
•Secondary DNS Server.The IP address for the secondary Domain Name Server
used by stations on your LAN.
•Network Integrity Check. Select this check box to enable the access point to
validate that the upstream link is active before allowing wireless associations. If you
set this option you must ensure that your default gateway is configured.
6. Click the Apply button at t he bottom of the screen.
Your settings are saved.
If you changed the subnet of the LAN IP address, you are disconnected from the access
point user interface. To reconnect, reconfigure your computer with a static IP address within
the new LAN IP subnet.
Configure the Access Point as a DHCP Server for Wireless
Clients
Your access point comes with a built-in DHCP server for wireless clients only, which can be
especially useful in small networks. You can enable and configure the DHCP server. The
access point will provide TCP/IP configuration for all wireless stations connected to it.
To configure the access point as a DHCP server for wireless clients:
1. Launch a web browser on the computer that is connected to the access point.
2. In the address field of the browser, enter http://192.168.0.100.
A login prompt displays.
3. Enter the user name and password.
The user name is admin and the default password is password.
The General screen displays.
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4. Select DHCP Server Settings.
5. Select the Enable radio button.
6. To specify the IP address range that the access point can assign, complete the Starting
IPv4 Address and Ending I Pv4 Address fields.
7. In the Subnet Mask field, enter the subnet mask to be assigned to the wireless clients.
8. In the Gateway IP Address field, enter the IP address of the default network gateway for all
traffic beyond the local network.
9. Complete the fields to specify DNS servers and WINS servers if your network includes
them.
10. Enter the appropriate values in the Lease fields.
This is the lease time for the assigned IP for the wireless client. The client must renew the
lease based on the lease period.
11. Click the Apply button at the bottom of the screen.
Your settings are saved.
Configure the Basic Wireless Settings
You must use a computer that is configured with a static IP address of 192.168.0.210 and a
subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 . During initial setup, use a wired Etherne t connection from the
computer to the access point.
To configure the basic wireless settings:
1. Launch a web browser on the computer that is connected to the access point.
2. In the address field of the browser, enter http://192.168.0.100.
A login prompt displays.
3. Enter the user name and password.
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The user name is admin and the default password is password.
4. Verify that the correct count ry or region is selected.
5. If you changed the setting, click the Apply button at the bottom of the screen .
Your settings are saved.
6. Select Configuration > Wireless.
By default, the wireless feature is turned on, and the Wireless On-Off Status field
displays OFF. For information, see Turn On the Wireless Signal a nd Test Connectivity on
page 18
7. Select a 2.4 GHz band wireless mode:
•11b. All 802.11b wireless stations can be used. (The 802.11g wireless stations can
still be used if they can operate in 802.11b mode.)
•11bg. Both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless stations can be used.
•11ng. All 11b, 11g, and 11ng wireless stations can be used. This is the default. If you
select this option, then two additional lists, Channel Width and Guard Interval,
display.
8. To specify 5 GHz mode settings, click the 802.11a/na tab.
Note: If you select a wireless mode and other settings on this screen are
disabled, then you must select the Turn Radio On check box to enable
options on this screen.
9. Leave the Turn Radio On check box selected.
10. In the Wir eless Network Nam e (SSID) field, type a wireless network name.
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This is the name of your wireless network. It is set to the default name of
NETGEAR_11na for 802.11a/n wireless mode and NETGEAR_11ng for 802.11b/g/n
wireless mode.
Note: The SSID of any wireless client must match the SSID you configured
in the access point. If they do not match, you cannot get a wireless
connection.
11. Leave the Broadcast Wireless Network Name (SSID) Yes radio but ton selected.
If you disable broadcast of th e SSID, only devices that use the correct SSID can con nect.
This nullifies the wireless network discovery feature of some products such as Windows
7, but the data is still fully exposed to a determined snoop using specialized test
equipment like wireless sniffers. By default, the Yes radio button is selected.
12. In the Channel / Frequ ency list, leave Auto selected.
When Auto is selected, the access point seledcts a channel with the least interference.
Do not change the wireless channel unless you experience interference (shown by lost
connections or slow data transfers). If this happens, you might need to experiment with
different channels to see which is the best. When selecting or changing channels, bear
these points in mind:
•Access points use a fixed channel. You can select the channel used. This allows you
to select a channel that provides the least interference and best performance.
•If you use multiple access points, it is better if adjacent access points use different
channels to reduce interference. NETGEAR recommends channel spacing between
adjacent access points of 5 channels (for example, use Channels 1 and 6, or 6 and
11).
•Wireless stations usually scan all channels, looking for an access point. If more than
one access point can be used, the one with the strongest signal is used. This can
happen only when the access points use the same SSID.
Note: If you use wireless bridging and repeating, you must select a specific
channel for your network. For more information, see Wireless Bridging
and Repeating on page 37.
13. From the list, select the MCS Index/Data Rate.
This is the transmit data rate of the wireless network. Depending on the band selected,
the set of rates varies. When the auto channel is enabled in t he 802.11ng mode, then the
default channel width mode is 20 MHz. For information about the supported data rates,
see Technical Specifications on page 65.
14. Specify th e channel width.
A wider channel improves the performance, but some legacy devices can operate only on
either 20 MHz or 40 MHz. In the Channel Width list, the following options are available:
•20 MHz. This is the static, legacy mode. It gives the least throughput.
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•40 MHz. This is the static, high-throughput mode. Legacy clients cannot connect in
this mode.
•20/40 MHz. This is the dynamic compatibility mode. Leg acy client s can co nnect to 20
MHz and 11n clients can connect to 40 MHz.
15. From the list, select the guard Interval.
The guard interval protects from interference from other transmissions. The default is
Auto.
16. In the Output Power list, select the transmit power of the access point.
The options are Full, Half, Quarter, Eighth, and Minimum. Decr ease the transmit power
if two or more access points are close together a nd use the same channel frequency. The
default is Full. The transmit power might vary depending on the local regulatory
regulations.
17. Click the Apply button at t he bottom of the scree n.
Your settings are saved.
Turn On the Wireless Signal and Test Connectivity
By default, the access point wireless signal is off. After you configure the basic wireless
settings, turn on the wireless signal and verify that wireless clients can connect.
To turn on the wireless signal:
1. Launch a web browser on the computer that is connected to the access point.
2. In the address field of the browser, enter http://192.168.0.100.
A login prompt displays.
3. Enter the user name and password.
The user name is admin and the default password is password.
The General screen displays.
4. Select Configuration > Wireless > Basic > Wireless On -Off.
5. Select the On radio button.
6. Click the Apply button at t he bottom of the screen.
The access point broadcasts wireless signals.
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7. Verify that your wireless clients can connect to the access point.
When wireless connectivity is working, configure wireless security.
Plan Your Network Security
To prevent unauthorized access to your network, NETGEAR recommends that you use the
security features of your wireless equipment. You can enhance the security of your wireless
network in several ways:
•Use the WPA2 or Mixed WPA/WPA2 security option. A security option is the type of
security protocol applied to your wireless network. The security protocol encrypts data
transmissions and ensures that only trusted devices receive authorization to connect to
your network. Several types of encryption are available: Wi-Fi Protected Access II
(WPA2), WPA, and Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP).
-WPA2 is the latest and most secure. NETGEAR recommends that you use this option
if your equipment supports it.
-WEP and TKIP provide only legacy (slower) rates of operation. NETGEAR
recommends AES encryption so that you can use the 11n rates and speed.
For more information, see Set Up Security Profiles on page 20.
•Keep watch over your wireless network. Regularly monitor the wireless stations that
are allowed to connect to your access point and make sure that all of them are legitimate.
For more information, see View Wireless Stations on page 53.
•Change the login password regularly. When you use the default login password, an
intruder can more easily figure out how to log in to the management interface of the
access point and change the settings. For more information, see Change the admin
Password on page 44.
Note: For additional wireless security, you can change the default network
key regularly. But whenever you change the network key, you must
reconnect all of the wireless devices. For more information, see Set
Up Security Profiles on page 20.
•Turn off the wireless radio. During the hours when your offices are closed, turn off the
wireless radio. For more information, see Set Up a Schedule for the Wi reless Radios on
page 27.
•Turn off the broadcast of the wireless network name (SSID). If you disable broadca st
of the SSID, only devices that use the correct SSID can connect. This nullifies the
wireless network discovery feature of some p roducts such as Windows XP, but the data is
still fully exposed to a determined snoop using specialized test equipment like wireless
sniffers. For more information, see Set Up Security Profiles on page 20.
•Restrict access based on MAC address. You can restrict access to only trusted
computers so that unknown computers cannot connect wirelessly to the access point.
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MAC address filtering adds an obstacle against unwanted access to your network. For
more information, see Configure MAC Authentication on page 28.
Set Up Security Profiles
Details of each wireless network are contained in a security profile. Each security profile
contains the following information:
•Profile name. This is the unique profile name. This value can be up to 32 alphanumeric
characters.
•SSID. This is the SSID associated with this profile.
•Security. This is the security standard, such as WPA2-PSK, that is associated with the
profile.
To change security profiles, you must use a computer that is configured with a static IP
address of 192.168.0.210 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. During initial setup, use a
wired Ethernet connection from the computer to the access point.
To edit the security profile settings:
1. Launch a web browser on the computer that is connected to the access point.
2. In the address field of the browser, enter http://192.168.0.100.
A login prompt displays.
3. Enter the user name and password.
The user name is admin and the default password is password.
The General screen displays.
4. Select Configuration > Security.
For initial configuration and testing, the Security field for Profile 1 (the default profile) is
set to Open System and the SSIDs are set to NETGEAR_11ng and NETGEAR_11na.
Note: The SSID of any wireless client must match the SSID you configured
in the access point. If they do not match, you cannot get a wireless
connection.
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5. Select the profile that you want to change and click the Edit button at the bottom of the
screen.
The fields that display depend on the security settings.
6. To change the wireless network name, in the WIreless Network Name (SSID) field, ente r
the new wireless network name.
7. To broadcast the wireless network name, select the Broadcast W ireless Network Name
(SSID) Yes radi o button.
8. In the Network Authentic ation list, select the authentication type:
•Open System. This selection can be used with WEP encryption or no encryption.
•WPA2-PSK. Select this option only if all clients support WPA2. If you select this
option, you must use AES and TKIP + AES encryption and enter the WPA
passphrase (network key).
•Mixed WPA/WPA2-PSK. This selection allows clients to use either WPA (with TKIP)
or WPA2 (with AES). If you select this option, you must use TKIP + AES encryption
and enter the WPA passphrase (network key).
9. In the Data Encryption list, select the data encryption type.
The options available fo r data encryption d epend on the option you select in the Network
Authentication list. Select one of the following:
•None. No encryption is used.
•64 bits WEP. This is standard WEP 40/64-bit encryption.
•128 bits WEP. This is standard WP 104/128-bit encryption.
•152 bit s WEP. This is a propriet ary mode , that works only with other wirele ss devices
that support this mode.
•AES. This is the standard encryption method for WPA2. Some clients support AES
with WPA, but this access point does not.
•TKIP + AES. This setting supports both WPA and WPA2. Broadcast packets use
TKIP. For unicast (point-to-point) transmissions, WPA clients use TKIP, and WPA2
clients use AES.
10. To prevent associated wireless clients from communicating with each other, select Enable in
the Wireless Client Security Separation list.
This feature is intended for hotspots and other public access situations.
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11. Click the Apply button at the b ottom of the screen.
Your settings are saved.
12. Verify that your wireless clients can connect to the access point with the appropriate security
settings.
Deploy the Access Point
Before mounting the access point in a high location, first set up and test the access point to
verify wireless network connectivity.
By default, the DHCP client is enabled in the access point. If your network uses static IP
addresses, you must change this setting. To connect to the access point after the DHCP
server on your network assigns it a new IP address, enter the acce ss point name in your web
browser. The default name is netgearxxxxxx, whe r e xxxxxx represents the la st 6 digits of the
MAC address. The default name is printed on the product label.
The best location for your access point is elevated, at the center of your wireless coverage
area, and within line of sight of all mobile devices.
To deploy the access point:
1. Disconnect your access point and position it where you will deploy it.
WARNING:
You must externally ground this equipment by using one ground
wire before power is applied. The grounding cable must be better
than 18 AWG (UL1015).
2. Use a grounding screw from the product package to connect a grounding cable to the
access point.
The grounding cable is not included in package, but grounding screws are included.
3. Mount the access point on a pole:
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a. Use the bracket screws to attach the bracket to the access point as shown.
b. Use the pole clamps to mount the access point on a pole.
The bracket, bracket screws, and pole clamps are provided in the package with the
access p oint.
4. Remove the cap from an Ethernet port.
5. Install a cable gland on an Ethernet cable to protect the cable from exposure.
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6. Connect the Ethernet cable from the access point to a LAN port on your router, swit ch or
hub.
7. Connect a power sourcing equipment (PSE) to one of the PoE ports on the access point,
using a cable gland to protect the Ethernet cable.
If your router switch or hub supplies PoE, skip this step.
Note: You must supply either IEEE 802.3at power to at least one LAN port or
IEEE 802.3af power to two LAN ports to power the access point. You
must supply IEEE 802.3at power to both LAN ports to receive PoE
power out.
8. Using a wireless device, verify connectivity by using a browser to connect to the Internet.
Connect Optional External Antennas
The access point supports optional external antenna model ANT24501 B. To use the optional
antennas, you must attach the antennas and then log in to the access point to enable
external antennas.
To install optional external 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz
antennas:
1. Attach the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz antennas to the
corresponding connectors on the side panels of
the access point.
2. Enable the antennas, as described in the following
procedure.
To enable the external 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz antennas:
1. Launch a web browser on the computer that is
connected to the access point.
2. In the address field of the browser, enter
http://192.168.0.100.
A login prompt displays.
3. Enter the user name and password.
The user name is admin and the default
password is password.
The General screen displays.
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4. Select Configuration > Wireless > Advanced > Wireless Settings.
5. For the 2.4 GHz wireless band Antenna setting, select the External radio button.
6. Click the Apply button at the bottom of the screen.
7. Click the 802.11a/na tab.
8. For the 5 GHz wireless band Antenna setting, select the External radio button.
9. Click the Apply button at the bottom of the screen.
The settings are saved.
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3. Network Settings
This chapter covers the following topics:
•Spanning Tree Protocol
•Set Up a Schedule for the Wireless Radios
•Configure MAC Authentication
•Configure RADIUS Authentication
•Configure Advanced Wireless Settings
•Quality of Service Settings
•Wireless Bridging and Repeating
•Disable Ethernet LLDP
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Spanning Tree Protocol
By default, Spanning Tree Protocol is disabled.
To enable or disable Spanning Tree Protocol:
1. Launch a web browser on the computer that is connected to the access point.
2. In the address field of the browser, enter http://192.168.0.100.
A login prompt displays.
3. Enter the user name and password.
The user name is admin and the default password is password.
The General screen displays.
4. Select Configuration > System > Advanced > General.
5. Select the Spanning Tree Protocol Enable or Disable radio button.
6. To require all VLANs to be configured as tagged VLANs, cl ear the Unt agged VLAN check
box.
7. To change the untagged VLAN value, enter the new value in the Untagged VLAN field.
8. To change the number of management VLANs, enter the new value in the Management
VLAN field.
9. Click the Apply button at the bottom of the screen.
Your settings are saved.
Set Up a Schedule for the Wireless Radios
You can turn the wireless radios on and off according to a schedule.
To set up a wireless on-off schedule:
1. Launch a web browser on the computer that is connected to the access point.
2. In the address field of the browser, enter http://192.168.0.100.
A login prompt displays.
3. Enter the user name and password.
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The user name is admin and the default password is password.
The General screen displays.
4. Select Configuration > Wireless > Basic > Wireless On -Off.
5. To select the days of the week when you want the wireless radio to be off, select the Radio
off schedule check boxes that correspond to those radio-off days.
6. To select the time of day when the wireless radio is to turn on, in the Radio ON Time fields,
enter the hour and minute.
7. To select the time of day when the wireless radio is to turn of f, in the Radio OFF Time fields,
enter the hour and minute.
8. Click the Apply button at t he bottom of the screen.
Your settings are saved.
Configure MAC Authentication
For an additional layer of security, you can allow only trusted stations to interact with the
access point.
To configure MAC authentication:
1. Launch a web browser on the computer that is connected to the access point.
2. In the address field of the browser, enter http://192.168.0.100.
A login prompt displays.
3. Enter the user name and password.
The user name is admin and the default password is password.
The General screen displays.
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4. Select Configuration > Security > Advanced > MAC Authentication.
5. To enable MAC authentication, select the Turn Access Contro l On check box.
6. Select a database from the Select Access Control Database list.
The access point uses the local MAC address table for access control.
The Trusted Wireless Stations list displays the trusted wireless stations.
7. To add a station to the Trusted Wireless Stations list, enter its MAC access in the MAC
Address field and click the Add button.
8. To delete a station from the Trusted Wire less Stations list, select the station that you want to
delete and click the Delete button.
9. To view the available wireless stations in the area, select check box in the A vailable Wireless
Stations list and click the Refresh button.
The wireless stations in the area display.
10. To add an available wireless station to the Trusted Wireless Stations list, select t he station
that you want to add and click the Move button.
The wireless station displays on the Trusted Wireless Stations list.
11. Click the Apply button at the bottom of the screen.
Your settings are saved.
Configure RADIUS Authentication
If you use a RADIUS server in your network for authentication, you must configure the
RADIUS settings in the access point. The IP address, port number, and shared secret
information is required for the access point to communicate with the RADIUS server. The shared
secret is shared between the access point and the RADIUS server while the access point is
authenticating the wireless client.
You can configure four types of servers:
•Primary authentication server
•Secondary authentication server
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•Primary accounting server
•Secondary accounting server
The primary servers are used by default. If the primary server fails, the secondary server is
used if it is configured.
To configure RADIUS server settings:
1. Launch a web browser on the computer that is connected to the access point.
2. In the address field of the browser, enter http://192.168.0.100.
A login prompt displays.
3. Enter the user name and password.
The user name is admin and the default password is password.
The General screen displays.
4. Select Configuration > Security > Advanced > Radius Server Settings.
5. Complete the fields for each RADIUS server that the access point must communicate with
for authentication.
6. In the Re-authe ntication Time (Seconds) field, specify the time interval in seconds after
which the supplicant will be authentica ted again with the RADIUS server.
The default interval is 3600 seconds.
7. To allow the global key to be changed according to the specified time interval, leave the
Update Global Key Every (Sec onds) check box selected.
8. To specify the time interval, enter the number of seconds in the Update Global Key Every
(Seconds) field.
The default interval is 1800 seconds.
9. Click the Apply button at the b ottom of the screen.
Your settings are saved.
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Configure Advanced Wireless Settings
The default settings usually work well. However, you can adjust these settings to fine-tune
the performance of your access point for your environment.
To configure advanced wireless settings:
1. Launch a web browser on the computer that is connected to the access point.
2. In the address field of the browser, enter http://192.168.0.100.
A login prompt displays.
3. Enter the user name and password.
The user name is admin and the default password is password.
The General screen displays.
4. To configure the advanced wireless settings for the 2.4 GHz band, select Configuration >
Wir ele ss > Advanced > Wireless Setting s > 802.11b/bg/ng.
5. To change the settings, enter the appropriate information in the following fields:
•RTS Threshold (0-2347). Request to Send threshold. The p acket size that is used to
determine if the station sh ould use the CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with
Collision Detection) mechanism or the CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense Multiple
Access/Collision Avoidance) mechanism for packet transmission. The setting affects
the transmitting station as follows:
-With the CSMA/CD transmission mechanism, the transmitting station sends out
the actual packet until the silence period ends.
-With the CSMA/CA transmission mechanism, the transmitting station sends out
an RTS packet to the receiving station and waits for the receiving station to send
back a CTS (Clear to Send) packet before sending the actual packet data.
The default is 2347.
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•Fragment ation Length (256-234 6). This is the maximum packet size. Packet s larger
than the size specified in this field are fragmented. The Fragment ation Length value
must be larger than the RTS Threshold value. The default is 2346.
•Beacon Interval (100-1000). The time interval between 100 ms and 1000 ms for
each beacon transmission, wh ich allows th e a ccess point to synchronize the wirele ss
network. The default is 100.
•Aggregation Length (1024-65535). The aggregation length defines the size of
aggregated packets. Larger aggregation lengths can sometimes lead to better
network performance. The default is 65535.
•AMPDU. Aggregated MAC Protocol data u nit. Aggregates several MAC fra mes into a
single large frame to achieve higher throughput. The default is enabled.
•RIFS T ransmission. Redu ced interframe space. RIFS transmissions are shorter than
other interframe spaces, and if this feature is enabled, the access point allows
transmission of successive frames at different transmit powers. The default is
disabled.
•DTIM Interval (1-255). The delivery traffic indication message. Specifies the data
beacon rate between 1 and 255. The default is 3.
•Preamble Type. A long transmit preamble can provide a more reliable connection or
a slightly longer range. A short transmit preamble gives bette r performance. The Auto
setting automatically handles both long and short preambles. The default is Auto.
•802.11d. Select this check box to include support for additional regulatory domains
that are not in the current standard.
•Max. Wireless Clien ts. The maximum number of wireless clients that can connect to
the access point at one time. The default is 64 per radio.
•Band Steering to 5GHz. Band steering identifies the wireless devices that are
capable of operating in both the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. The access point
responds to these devices only on the 5 GHz band an d allows the dual-band-ca pa ble
client to connect to the 5 GHz band rather than the 2.4 GHz band, since more
channels and bandwid th are available on the 5 GHz band and using this band causes
less interference for users.
•Rssi Threshold 2.4GHz. The minimum RSSI threshold that a client must use to
connect to a 2.4 GHz access point.
•Rssi Threshold 5GHz. The minimum RSSI threshold that a client must use to
connect to a 5 GHz access point.
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6. To configure the advanced wireless settings for the 5 GHz band, select Configuration >
Wir ele ss > Advanced > Wireless Setting s > 802.11a/na.
7. To change the default settings, enter the appropriate information in the following fields:
•RTS Threshold (0-2347). Request to Send threshold. The p acket size that is used to
determine if the station sh ould use the CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access with
Collision Detection) mechanism or the CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense Multiple
Access/Collision Avoidance) mechanism for packet transmission. The setting affects
the transmitting station as follows:
-With the CSMA/CD transmission mechanism, the transmitting station sends out
the actual packet until the silence period ends.
-With the CSMA/CA transmission mechanism, the transmitting station sends out
an RTS packet to the receiving station and waits for the receiving station to send
back a CTS (Clear to Send) packet before sending the actual packet data.
The default is 2347.
•Fragment ation L ength (256-2346). This is the maximum p acket size. Packets la rger
than the size specified in this field a re fragmented. The Fragment ation Length value
must be larger than the RTS Threshold value. The default is 2346.
•Beacon Interval (100-1000). The time interval between 100 ms and 1000 ms for
each beacon transmission, which allows the access point to synchronize the wireless
network. The default is 100.
•DTIM Interval (1-255). The delivery traffic indication message. Specifies the data
beacon rate between 1 and 255. The default is 3.
•Max. Wireless Clients. The maximum number of wireless clients that can co nnect to
the access point at one time. The default is 64 per radio.
8. Click the Apply button at the bott om of the screen.
Your settings are saved.
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Quality of Service Settings
For most networks, the default QoS (Quality of Service) queue settings work well. You can
specify parameters on multiple queues for increased throughput and better performance of
different iated wireless traf fic, like VoIP, and other types of audio, video, and streaming media,
as well as traditional IP data.
The queues defined for types of data tran smitted from access point to st ation and from station
to access point are as follows:
•Dat a 3 (Voice). Highest-priority queue, minimum delay. Time-sensitive data such as VoIP
and streaming media are automatically sent to this queue.
•Data 2 (Video). Highest-priority queue, minimum delay. Time-sensitive video data is
automatically sent to this queue.
•Data 1 (Background). Lowest-priority queue, high throughput. Bulk data that requires
maximum throughput and is not time-sensitive is sent to this queue (FTP data, for
example).
•Data 0 (best effort). Medium-priority queue, medium throughput and delay. Most
traditional IP data is sent to this queue.
Enable or Disable Wireless Multimedia QoS
Wireless Multimedia (WMM) is a subset of the 802.11e standard. WMM allows wireless traf fic
to receive a range of priorities, depending on the type of data. Time-dependent information,
such as video or audio, receives a higher priority than normal traffic. For WMM to function
correctly, wireless clients must support WMM. Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) is enabled by d efault
in the access point.
To enable or disable WMM QoS and WMM Powersave:
1. Launch a web browser on the computer that is connected to the access point.
2. In the address field of the browser, enter http://192.168.0.100.
A login prompt displays.
3. Enter the user name and password.
The user name is admin and the default password is password.
The General screen displays.
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4. Select Configuration > Wireless > Basic > QoS Settings.
5. Select the Enable Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) Enable or Disable radio button.
6. Select the WMM Powersave Enable or Disable radio button.
7. Click the Apply button at the bottom of the screen.
Your settings are saved.
Configure Advanced QoS Settings
To configure advanced QoS settings:
1. Launch a web browser on the computer that is connected to the access point.
2. Enter http://192.168.0.100 in the address field of the browser.
A login prompt displays.
3. Enter the user name and password.
The user name is admin and the default password is password.
The General screen displays.
4. Select Configuration > Wireless > Advan ced > QoS Settings.
The QoS Setting fields are the same for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.
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5. (Optional) Change the de fault settings in the A P E DC A pa r am e t er s section.
These parameters affect traffic flowing from the access point to the client station:
•AIFS. The Arbitration Inter-Frame Spacing (AIFS) interval specifies, in milliseconds,
the wait time between data frames. Higher AIFS values mean higher priority to that
queue. Valid values for AIFS are 1 through 255.
•CwMin. The minimum contention window (CwMin) value specifies the upper limit (in
milliseconds) of a range from which the initial random back-off wait time is
determined. Decreasing this value increases the priority of the queue. The value for
CwMin must be lower than the value for CwMax. Valid values are 1, 3, 7, 15, 31, 63,
127, 255, 511, and 1024.
•CwMax. The maximum contention window (CwMax) value specifies (in milliseconds)
the upper limit for the doubling of the random back-off value. Decreasing this value
increases the priority of the queue. The value for CwMax must be higher than the
value for CwMin. Valid values are 1, 3, 7, 15, 31, 63, 127, 255, 511, and 1024.
•Max. Burst. The maximum burst value specifies (in milliseconds) the maximum burst
length allowed for p acket bursts on the wireless network. A packet burst is a collection
of multiple frames transmitted without header information. Decreasing this value
increases the priority of the queue. Valid values for maximum burst length are 0.0
through 999.9.
6. (Optional) Change the de fault settings in the Stat i o n E D C A p ar a m et e r s se ction.
These parameters affect traffic flowing from the client station to the access point:
•AIFS. The Arbitration Inter-Frame Spacing (AIFS) interval specifies, in milliseconds,
the wait time between data frames. Higher AIFS values means higher priority to that
queue. Valid values for AIFS are 1 through 255.
•CwMin. The minimum contention window (CwMin) value specifies the upper limit (in
milliseconds) of a range from which the initial random back-off wait time is
determined. Decreasing this value increases the priority of the queue. The value for
CwMin must be lower than the value for CwMax. Valid values are 1, 3, 7, 15, 31, 63,
127, 255, 511, and 1024.
•CwMax. The maximum contention window (CwMax) value specifies (in milliseconds)
the upper limit for the doubling of the random back-off value. Decreasing this value
increases the priority of the queue. The value for CwMax must be higher than the
value for CwMin. Valid values are 1, 3, 7, 15, 31, 63, 127, 255, 511, and 1024.
•TXOP Limit. The transmission opportunity (TXOP) is an interval of time (in
milliseconds) when a client station can initiate transmissions on the wireless medium
(WM). Decreasing this value increases the priority of the queue. Valid values for
maximum burst length are 0.0 through 999.9.
7. Click the Apply button at t he bottom of the screen.
Your settings are saved.
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Wireless Bridging and Repeating
You can use the access point as a component to build large bridged wireless networks. The
following modes are available:
•Wireless point-to-point bridge mode. The access point communicates with one
bridge-mode wireless station. You can associate wireless clients with this access point.
For more information, see Set Up a Wireless Point-to-Point Bridge on page 37.
•Wireless point-to-multi-point bridge mode. The access point is the base station for a
group of bridge-mode wireless stations. You can associate wireless clients with this
access point.
The other bridge-mode wireless stations in the network must be set to point-to-point
bridge mode and must use the MAC address of the base station. They send all traffic to
the base station rather than communicating directly with each other. For more
information, see Set Up a Wireless Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge on page 39.
Set Up a Wireless Point-to-Point Bridge
Coordinate the following information ahead of time for each access point:
•MAC addresses. You must know the MAC address of each access point in the bridge
network. You can use the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band for the wireless bridge, but the 2.4 GHz
and 5 GHz bands of each access point use a unique MAC address.
•Authentication settings. You must spe cify the same wireless authentication settings for
each access point in the bridge network. Each access point must use the same ESSID,
channel, authentication mode, if any, and security settings.
•LAN address range. Each access point must b e co nfigured to operate in the same LAN
network address range as the LAN devices.
•DHCP. If you are using DHCP, all access points must be set to obtain an IP address
automatically. See Configure the Basic IP Settings on page 13.
When the wireless bridge is completed, a computer on either LAN segment can connect to
the Internet and share files and printers with any other computers or servers connected to
LAN Segment 1 or LAN Segment 2.
To configure a point-to-point wireless bridge between two access points:
1. Launch a web browser on the computer that is connected to the first access point.
2. In the address field of the browser, enter http://192.168.0.100.
A login prompt displays.
3. Enter the user name and password.
The user name is admin and the default password is password.
The General screen displays.
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4. Select Configuration > Wireless Bridge.
Note: If the access point is using the Auto channel setting, you are prompted
to select a channel. To specify the channel, select Configuration >
Wireless > Basic, select a channel, and click the Apply button.
5. Select the band that you want to use for the bridge:
•To set up the bridge on the 2.4 GHz band, click the 802.11b/bg/ng tab.
•To set up the bridge on the 5 GHz band, click the 802.11a/na tab.
6. Select the Enable Wireless Bridging check box.
7. Select the Wireless Point-to-Point Bridge radio butto n.
8. To enable wireless client association, select the Enable Wireless Client Association check
box.
9. Click the Edit button.
10. In the Remote MAC Address field, enter the MAC address of the other access point.
11. Under Authentication Settings, specify the authentication settings for your bridge network.
12. Click the Apply button at the bottom of the scree n.
Your settings are saved.
13. Configure and verify the following parameters for the access point:
• Verify that both access points are configured to operate in the same LAN network
address range as the LAN devices.
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• Verify that both access points use the same ESSID, channel, authentication mode, if
any, and security settings.
14. Repeat Step 1 through Step 13 for the second access point.
15. Verify connectivity across LAN 1 and LAN 2.
A computer on either LAN segment can connect to the Internet and share files and
printers with any other computers or servers connected to LAN Segment 1 or LAN
Segment 2.
Set Up a Wireless Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge
In a multi-point wireless bridge, one wireless station is the base station and is configured in
wireless point-to-multi-point bridge mode. All the other access points in the wireless bridge
are configured in wireless point-to-point bridge mode. You can connect up to four access
points to the base station access point.
Coordinate the following information ahead of time for each access point:
•Base station. Select the access point that serves as the base station. The other access
points in the wireless bridge network must use the MAC address of the base station.
•MAC addresses. You must know the MAC address of each access point in the bridge
network. You can use the 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz band for the wireless bridge, but the 2.4 GHz
and 5 GHz bands of each access point use a unique MAC address.
•Authentication settings. You must spe cify the same wireless authentication settings for
each access point in the bridge network. Each access point must use the same ESSID,
channel, authentication mode, if any, and security settings.
•LAN address range. Each access point must b e co nfigured to operate in the same LAN
network address range as the LAN devices.
•DHCP. If you are using DHCP, all access points must be set to obtain an IP address
automatically. For more information, see Configure the Basic IP Settings on page 13.
When the wireless bridge is completed, computers on either LAN segment can connect to
the Internet and share files and printers with any other computers or servers connected to
LAN Segment 1 or LAN Segment 2.
You can extend this multi-point bridging by adding more access points configured in
point-to-point bridge mode for each additional LAN segment. You can also extend the range
of the wireless network with NETGEAR wireless antenna accessories.
To configure a point-to-multi-point wireless base station:
1. For the first access point (AP 1) on LAN Segment 1, launch a web browser on a
computer that is connected to the access point.
2. On the base station access point, launch a web browser on the computer that is connected
to it.
3. In the address field of the browser, enter http://192.168.0.100.
A login prompt displays.
4. Enter the user name and password.
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The user name is admin and the default password is password.
The General screen displays.
5. Select Configuration > Wireless Bridge.
Note: If the access point is using the Auto channel setting, you are prompted
to select a channel. To specify the channel, select Configuration >
Wireless > Basic, select a channel, and click the Apply button.
6. Select the band that you want to use for the bridge:
•To set up the bridge on the 2.4 GHz band, click the 802.11b/bg/ng tab.
•To set up the bridge on the 5 GHz band, click the 802.11a/na tab.
7. Select the Enable Wireless Bridging check box.
8. Select the Wireless Point-to-Multi-Point Bridge radio button.
9. To enable wireless client association, select the Enable Wireless Client Association check
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10. Select the radio but ton for the first access point that you wa nt t o connect to the base station
and click the Edit button.
11. In the Remote MAC Address field, enter the MAC address of the othe r access point.
12. Under Authentication Settings, sp ecify the authentication settings for your bridge network.
13. Click the Apply button at the bott om of the screen.
Your settings are saved.
14. Select the radio button for each access point that you want to connect to the base station
and click the Edit button.
You can specify up to four access points that connect to the base station access point.
15. Repeat Step 11 t hrough Step 13 for additional access points if you are using them.
16. For each access point that you want to allow to connect to the base station access point,
select its Enable check box.
17. Click the Apply button at the bott om of the screen.
Your settings are saved.
18. Configure each access point that is to connect to the base station access point in wireless
point-to-point bridge mode.
For more information, see Set Up a Wireless Point-to-Point Bridge on page 37.
19. Verify the f ollowing parameters for all access points:
• Only the base stat ion access point is configured in wireless point-to-multi-point bridge
mode and all the other access points are in wireless point-to-point bridge mode.
• For all point-to-poin t access points, th e MAC address of the base st ation access point
is specified in their Remote AP MAC Address fields.
• All access points are configured to operate in the same LAN network address range
as the LAN devices.
• All access points use the same SSID, channel, authentication mode, if any, and
encryption.
• If you are using DHCP, all the access points are set to obtain an IP address
automatically. For more information, see Configure the Basic IP Settings on page 13.
20. Verify connectivity across the LANs:
•A computer on any LAN segment can connect to the Internet and share files and
printers with any other computers or servers connected to any of the other LAN
segments.
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• The wireless stations that you enab le can connect to the acce ss points. If you require
wireless stations to access any LAN segment, you can add additional access points
configured in wireless bridge mode to any LAN segment.
Disable Ethernet LLDP
By default, the access point is set up with Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) enabled.
LLDP is also known as 802.1ab (industry standard protocol). The LLDP provides an
inter-vendor-compatible mechanism to deliver Link Layer notifications to adjacent network
devices. LLDP application transmits only notifications but does not receive process
notifications and notifies if the device is running on PoE (measuring power utilization).
To disable Ethernet LLDP:
1. Launch a web browser on the computer that is connected to the access point.
2. In the address field of the browser, enter http://192.168.0.100.
A login prompt displays.
3. Enter the user name and password.
The user name is admin and the default password is password.
The General screen displays.
4. Select Configuration > System > Advanced > Ethernet LLDP.
5. Select the Disable radio button.
6. Click the Apply button at t he bottom of the screen.
Your settings are saved.
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Change the admin Password
The default password for admin is password. NETGEAR recommends that you change this
to a more secure password.
To change the admin password:
1. Launch a web browser on the computer that is connected to the access point.
2. In the address field of the browser, enter http://192.168.0.100.
A login prompt displays.
3. Enter the user name and password.
The user name is admin and the default password is password.
The General screen displays.
4. Select Maintenance > Password > Change Password.
5. Type the password in the Current Password field.
6. Type the new password in the New Password field and in the Repeat New Password field.
7. To restore the default password, select the Restore Default Password Yes radio butt on.
8. Click the Apply button at the b ottom of the screen.
Your settings are saved.
Reboot the Access Point
To reboot the access point:
1. Launch a web browser on the computer that is connected to the access point.
2. In the address field of the browser, enter http://192.168.0.100.
A login prompt displays.
3. Enter the user name and password.
The user name is admin and the default password is password.
The General screen displays.
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4. Select Maintenance > Reset.
5. Select the Yes radio button.
6. Click the Apply button at the bottom of the screen.
The access point reboots.
Set Up a Remote Console
To set up remote console:
1. Launch a web browser on the computer that is connected to the access point.
2. In the address field of the browser, enter http://192.168.0.100.
A login prompt displays.
3. Enter the user name and password.
The user name is admin and the default password is password.
The General screen displays.
4. Select Maintenance > Remote Co nsole.
5. Select a radio button:
•Secure Shell (SSH). If the Enable radio button is selected, the access point allows
remote access only using Secure Shell.
•Telnet. If the Enable radio button is selected, the access point allows remote access
only using Telnet.
6. Click the Apply button at the bottom of the screen.
Your settings are saved.
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Set Up SNMP
Enable SNMP to allow the SNMP network management software, such as HP OpenView, to
manage the wireless access point by using the SNMPv1/v2 protocol.
To set up SNMP:
1. Launch a web browser on the computer that is connected to the access point.
2. In the address field of the browser, enter http://192.168.0.100.
A login prompt displays.
3. Enter the user name and password.
The user name is admin and the default password is password.
The General screen displays.
4. Select Maintenance > SNMP.
5. Leave the SNMP Enable radio button selected.
6. Specify the settings:
•Read-Only Community Name. The public community string to allow the SNMP
manager to read the wireless access point’s MIB objects.
•Read-Write Community Name. The private community string to allow the SNMP
manager to read and write the wireless access point’s MIB objects.
•Trap Community Name. The community name that is associated with the IP ad dress
to receive traps.
•IP Address to Receive Trap s. The IP address of the SNMP manager to receive trap s
sent from the access point.
7. Click the Apply button at t he bottom of the screen.
Your settings are saved.
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Upgrade the Firmware
The firmware is stored in flash memory and can be updated as NETGEAR releases new
firmware. You can download upgrade files from the NETGEAR website. If the upgrade file is
compressed (.zip file), you must first extract the image file before sending it to the access
point. You can send the upgrade file using your browser.
Note: The web browser must support HTTP uploads.
You cannot perform the software upgrade from a computer that is connected to the access
point wirelessly. You must use a computer that is connected with an Ethernet cable.
WARNING:
When uploading firmware to the access point, do not interrupt the
web browser by closing the window, clicking a link, or loading a
new page. If the browser is interrupted, the upload might fail,
corrupt the software, and render the access point inoperable.
To upgrade the firmware:
1. Download the new software file from the NETGEAR website, save it to your hard disk,
and unzip it.
2. Launch a web browser on the computer that is connected to the access point.
3. In the address field of the browser, enter http://192.168.0.100.
A login prompt displays.
4. Enter the user name and password.
The user name is admin and the default password is password.
The General screen displays.
5. Select Maintenance > Upgrade > Firmware Upgrade.
6. Click the Choose File button an d browse to the location of the image (.tar) upgrade file.
7. Click the Apply button at the bottom of the screen.
When the upload is completed, your access point automatically restarts. The upgrade
process typically takes at least three minutes.
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Manage the Configuration File
The access point settings are stored in th e access point in a configuration file. This file can be
saved (backed up) or restored.
Back Up the Configuration File
To back up the access point settings in a configuration file:
1. Launch a web browser on the computer that is connected to the access point.
2. In the address field of the browser, enter http://192.168.0.100.
A login prompt displays.
3. Enter the user name and password.
The user name is admin and the default password is password.
The General screen displays.
4. Select Maintenance > Upgrade > Backup Settings.
5. Click the Backup button.
Your browser extracts the configuration file from the access point and prompts you for a
location on your computer to store the file.
6. Give the file a meaningful name, such as WND930.cfg,and click the Save button.
Restore the Configuration File
To restore the access point settings from a saved configuration file:
1. Launch a web browser on the computer that is connected to the access point.
2. In the address field of the browser, enter http://192.168.0.100.
A login prompt displays.
3. Enter the user name and password.
The user name is admin and the default password is password.
The General screen displays.
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4. Select Maintenance > Restore Settings.
5. Click the Choose File button.
You are prompted to select a file where you previously saved configuration settings.
6. Select the file.
7. Click the Restore button.
The file uploads and the access point reboots.
Restore the Factory Default Settings
You can restore the access point to the factory default settings using the Restore Defaults
menu selection, or using the Reset button. See Factory Settings on page 62.
To restore the factory settings:
1. Launch a web browser on the computer that is connected to the access point.
2. In the address field of the browser, enter http://192.168.0.100.
A login prompt displays.
3. Enter the user name and password.
The user name is admin and the default password is password.
The General screen displays.
4. Select Maintenance > Reset > Restore Defaults.
5. Select the Yes radio button.
6. Click the Apply button at the bottom of the screen.
The access point p assword is password, the acce ss point DHCP client is enabled, the default
LAN IP address is 192.168.0.1 00, and the access point name is reset to the name pr inted on
the product label.
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Enable a Syslog Server
You can enable the syslog option if your LAN includes a syslog server.
To enable a syslog server:
1. Launch a web browser on the computer that is connected to the access point.
2. In the address field of the browser, enter http://192.168.0.100.
A login prompt displays.
3. Enter the user name and password.
The user name is admin and the default password is password.
The General screen displays.
4. Select Configuration > System > Advanced > Syslog.
5. Select the Enable Syslog check box.
6. In the Syslog Server IP Add ress field, type the IP address of your syslog server.
The access point sends all the syslog files to the specified IP address if the syslog option
is enabled.
7. In the Port Number field, type the port number that your syslog server is configured to
use.
The default port number is 514.
8. Click the Apply button at t he bottom of the screen.
Your settings are saved.
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View System Information
You can view a summary of the current access point configuration settings, including current
IP settings and current wireless settings. This information is read-only, so any changes must
be made on other screens.
To view system information:
1. Launch a web browser on the computer that is connected to the access point.
2. In the address field of the browser, enter http://192.168.0.100.
A login prompt displays.
3. Enter the user name and password.
The user name is admin and the default password is password.
The General screen displays.
4. Select Monitoring > System.
The following access point information displays:
•Access Point Name. The NetBIOS name. The default name can be changed.
•Ethernet MAC Address. The MAC address of the access point’s Ethernet port.
•Wireless MAC Address for 2.4 GHz. The MAC address of the access point’s 2.4
GHz wireless port.
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•Wireless MAC Address for 5 GHz. The MAC address of the access point’s 5 GHz
wireless port.
•Band Steering. Indicates whether band steering is enabled or disabled.
•Country/Region. The domain or region for which the access point is licen sed for use.
It might not be legal to operate this access point in a region other than the one
identified in this field.
•Firmware Version. The version of the firmware currently installed.
•Serial Number. The serial number of the device.
•Current Time. The time setting for the access point.
The following current IPv4 settings information displays:
•IP Address. The IP address of the access point.
•Subnet Mask. The subnet mask for the access point.
•Default Gateway. The default gateway for the access point communication.
•DHCP Client. Enabled indicates that the current IP address was obtained from a
DHCP server on your network. Disabled indicates a static IP configuration.
The following current wireless settings for each wireless band display:
•Operating Mode. Identifies the 802.11 operating mode of the access point. The
operating mode is one of the following:
-Access Point
-Point-to-Point Bridge
-Point-to-Point Bridge with Access Point
-Multi-Point Bridge
•Channel / Frequency. Identifies the channel that the wireless port is using.
View Wireless Stations
You can view all IP devices associated with this access point in the wireless network defined
by the wireless network name (SSID). If your network includes more than one access point
sharing the same SSID, remember that you can view only the wireless stations associated
with this access point.
To view the Available Wireless Stations list:
1. Launch a web browser on the computer that is connected to the access point.
2. In the address field of the browser, enter http://192.168.0.100.
A login prompt displays.
3. Enter the user name and password.
The user name is admin and the default password is password.
The General screen displays.
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4. Select Monitoring > Wireless Stations.
You can view the MAC address, IP address, BSSID, SSID, channel rate, state, type, AID,
mode, and status (whether the station is allowed to communicate with the access point).
5. To update the list, click the Refresh button.
Note: If the access point reboots, the wireless station information does not
display until the access point rediscovers the devices. To force the
access point to look for associated devices, click the Refresh button.
View the Activity Log
You can view a log of the access point system activity.
To display the activity log:
1. Launch a web browser on the computer that is connected to the access point.
2. Enter http://192.168.0.100 in the address field of the browser.
A login prompt displays.
3. Enter the user name and password.
The user name is admin and the default password is password.
The General screen displays.
4. Select Monitoring > Logs.
5. To update the display, click the Refresh button.
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6. To clear the log content, click the Clear button.
To save the lo g contents in a file on you r co mput er or to save the file t o a disk drive, click the
Save As button. The log contents file is saved.
View Network Traffic Statistics
You can view information for both wired (LAN) and wireless (WL AN) interface network traf fic.
To view the network traffic statistics:
1. Launch a web browser on the computer that is connected to the access point.
2. Enter http://192.168.0.100 in the address field of the browser.
A login prompt displays.
3. Enter the user name and password.
The user name is admin and the default password is password.
The General screen displays.
4. Select Monitoring > Statistics.
The following information displays:
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•Packets. The number of packets sent and received on the Ethernet port since the
access point was restarted.
•Bytes. The number of bytes sent and received on the Ethernet port since the access
point was restarted.
•Unicast Packets. The unicast packets sent and received since the access point was
restarted, shown separately for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.
•Broadcast Packet s. The broadcast pa ckets sent and received since the access point
was restarted, shown separately for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.
•Multicast Packets. The multicast packets sent and received since the access point
was restarted, shown separately for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.
•Total Packets. The wireless packets sent and received since the access point was
restarted, shown separately for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.
•Total Bytes. The wireless bytes sent and received since the access point was
restarted, shown separately for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.
•802.11ng Radio. The number of associated clients on the 2.4 GHz band.
•802.11ac Radio. The number of associated clients on the 5 GHz band.
5. To update the statistics information for each interface, click the Refresh button.
Enable Wireless Packet Capture
You can capture wireless packets and save the captured packets on a local computer or
device. Normal AP functioning is not affected during packet capture. Packets on both the
2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz interfaces are captured.
To capture wireless packets:
1. Launch a web browser on the computer that is connected to the access point.
2. Enter http://192.168.0.100 in the address field of the browser.
A login prompt displays.
3. Enter the user name and password.
The user name is admin and the default password is password.
The General screen displays.
4. Select Monitoring > Packet Capture.
5. Click the Start button.
If any previously captured p ackets exist, you are prompted to delete them. Only af ter their
deletion will you be able to capture new packets.
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The access point captures wireless packets coming from or going to the access point on
the current operating channel.
6. To stop the current packet capture, click the Stop button.
7. To save the captured packets to a file on the computer or device that you are using, click the
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6. Troubleshooting and Debugging
This chapter covers the following topics:
•Troubleshooting with the LEDs
•Cannot Connect to the Access Point to Configure It
•Wireless Access to the Network
•Time-Out Error for a URL or IP Address
Note: For up-to-date WND930 installation details and troubleshooting
guidance, visit http://support.netgear.com.
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Troubleshooting with the LEDs
Use the LEDs to verify that the access point is working properly.
All LEDs Are Off
Power is not supplied to the access point.
•Make sure that a power source equipment (PSE) is connected through Ethernet to at
least one PoE port.
•Make sure that the power source equipment (PSE) is powered on.
LAN LED Is Off
A hardware connection problem exists. Do the following:
•Make sure that the cable connectors are securely plugged into the access point and to
the network switch.
•Make sure that the network switch is turned on.
WLAN LED Is Off
The wireless connection does not work. Do the following:
•Make sure the powered device is providing sufficient power to the access point.
•Log in to the access point and verify that the radio or radios a re turned on. See Configure
the Basic Wireless Settings on page 15.
• If the WLAN LED remains off, contact NETGEAR technical support.
Cannot Connect to the Access Point to Configure It
Check these items:
•Make sure that the access point is correctly installed, it is powered on, and the LAN LED
is lit.
•Make sure that your computer is using an IP address in the same range as the access
point. The acce ss point default IP a ddress is 192.168.0.100, and the default subnet mask
is 255.255.255.0.
•Quit the browser, clear the cache, delete the cookies, and launch the browser again.
•If you are using the NetBIOS name of the access point to connect, ensure that your
computer and the access point are on the same network segment or that your network
includes a WINS server.
•If your computer is set to obtain an IP address automatically (DHCP client), restart it.
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Wireless Access to the Network
If you cannot connect wirelessly, the wireless radio might be turned off (see Configure the
Basic Wireless Settings on page 15) or a configuration problem might exist. For a
configuration problem, check these items:
•Make sure that the SSID and wireless security settings of the wireless device are the
same as those of the access point.
•The wireless device might not be configured with the correct TCP/IP settings to
communicate with the network. Restart the wireless device and check that TCP/IP is set
up correctly for that network.
•The access point default values might not work with your network. Check the access
point default configuration against the configuration of other devices in your network. For
information about changing the default values.
Time-Out Error for a URL or IP Address
A number of things could be causing this. Try the following troubleshooting steps:
• Check whether other computers on the network work without errors. If they do, ensure
that your computer’s TCP/IP settings are correct. If you are using a fixed (static) IP
address, check the subnet mask, default gateway, DNS, and IP addresses.
• If the computers are co nfigured correctly but still not working, ensure that th e access point
is connected and turned on. Con nect to it and check it s settings. If you canno t connect to
it, check the LAN and power connections.
• If the access point is configured correctly, check your Internet connection (DSL or cable
modem, and so on) to make sure that it is working correctly.
• Try again.
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Factory Settings
You can return the access point to it s factory settings. Use the end of a p aper clip or a similar
object to press and hold the Reset button on the front of the access point for at least seven
seconds. The access point resets and returns to the factory settings shown in the following
table.
Table 2. Factory default settings
Feature Description
Login for Management and Configuration
LAN IPv4 management address 192.168.0.100
Subnet mask for IPv4 management
address 255.255.255.0
Required static IPv4 address for
management computer 192.168.0.210 and 255.255.255.0
User name (case-sensitive) for login admin
Login password (case-sensitive) for login password
LAN and Management Features
DHCPv4 client Enabled
Syslog Disabled
Sp anning Tree Protocol (STP) Disabled
Time zone USA-Pacific
NTP client Enabled
Custom NTP server Disabled
Port speed 10/100/1000
Ethernet MAC address See product label
Radio and Wireless Settings
Operating mode Access point, infrastructure mode
Wireless access point name netgearxxxxxx, where xxxxxx are the last 6 digits of the
wireless access point MAC address
Country and region Varies by region
Wireless communication 2.4 GHz radio enabled
5 GHz radio enabled
Wireless modes 11ng
11na
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Wireless network names (SSIDs) NETGEAR_11ng
NETGEAR_11na
Broadcast network names (SSIDs) Enabled
Radio frequency channels 11ng: Auto
11na: Auto
MCS index/data rate (transmission
speed) Best
Note: Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE
Standard 802.11 specifications. Actual throughput will vary.
Network conditions and environmental factors, including
volume of network traffic, building materials and construction,
and network overhead , lower actual data throughput ra te.
Channel width 11ng: 20 MHz
11na: Dynamic 20/40 MHz
Guard interva l Auto
Output power Full
Wireless on/off (radio scheduling) Disabled
RTS threshold 2347
Fragmentation length 2346
Beacon interval 100
Aggregation length 65535
A-MPDU Enabled
RIFS transmission Disabled
DTIM interval 3
Preamble type Auto
802.11d Enabled
Maximum wireless clients 64
Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM) Enabled
WMM powersave Enabled
Table 2. Factory default settings (continued)
Feature Description
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AP EDCA parameters (QoS settings) • AIFS. The Arbitration Inter-Frame S p acing (AIFS) interval
specifies, in milliseconds, the wait time between data
frames.
• CwMin. The minimum contention w indow (CwMin) value
specifies the upper limit (in milli seconds) of a range from
which the initial random ba ck-off wait time is determined.
• CwMax. The maximum contention window (CwMax)
value specifies (in milliseconds) the upper limit for the
doubling of the random back-off value.
• Max. Burst. The maximum burst value specifies (in
milliseconds) the maximum burst length allowed for
packet bursts on the wireless network.
Station EDCA parameters (QoS settings) • AIFS. The Arbitration Inter-Frame Spacing (AIFS) interval
specifies, in milliseconds, the wait time between data
frames.
• CwMin. The minimum contention w indow (CwMin) value
specifies the upper limit (in milli seconds) of a range from
which the initial random ba ck-off wait time is determined.
• CwMax. The maximum contention window (CwMax)
value specifies (in milliseconds) the upper limit for the
doubling of the random back-off value.
• TXOP Limit. The transmission opportunity (TXOP) is an
interval of time (in mi llise c onds) when a clie nt station can
initiate transmissions on the wireless medium (WM).
Wireless bridging Disabled
Default Wireless Profile and Profile Security
Profile name NETGEAR
Wireless network names (SSIDs) NETGEAR_11ng
NETGEAR_11na
Broadcast wireless network names
(SSIDs) Enabled
Network auth entication Open system (no authentication)
Data encryption None
Wireless client security separation Disabled
Table 2. Factory defa ult settings (continued)
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Technical Specifications
Table 3. Access point specifications
Feature Description
802.11b/ bg/ng Wireless Specifications
802.11b data rates 1, 2, 5.5, and 11 Mbps, and auto-rate capable
802.11bg data rates 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps, and auto-rate capable
802.11ng MCS index and
data rates Data rates for a 20 MHz channel width and an automatic guard interval:
0 / 7.2 Mbps, 1 / 14.4 Mbps, 2 / 21.7 Mbps, 3 / 28.9 Mbps, 4 / 43.3 Mbps,
5 / 57.8 Mbps, 6 / 65 Mbps, 7 / 72.2 Mbps, 8 / 14.44 Mbps, 9 / 28.88 Mbps,
10 / 43.33 Mbps, 11 / 57.77 Mbps, 12 / 86.66 Mbps, 13 / 115.56 Mbps,
14 / 130 Mbps, 15 / 144.44 Mbps, and auto-rate capable
Data rates for a 20 MHz channel width and a long guard interval (800 ms):
0 / 6.5 Mbps, 1 / 13 Mbps, 2 / 19.5 Mbps, 3 / 26 Mbps, 4 / 39 Mbps, 5 / 52 Mbps,
6 / 58.5 Mbps, 7 / 65 Mbps, 8 / 13 Mbps, 9 / 26 Mbps, 10 / 39 Mbps, 11 / 52 Mbps,
12 / 78 Mbps, 13 / 104 Mbps, 14 / 117 Mbps, 15 / 130 Mbps, and auto-rate capable
Data rates for a 40 MHz channel width and an automatic guard interval:
0 / 15 Mbps, 1 / 30 Mbps, 2 / 45 Mbps, 3 / 60 Mbps, 4 / 90 Mbps, 5 / 120 Mbps,
6 / 135 Mbps, 7 / 150 Mbps, 8 / 30 Mbps, 9 / 60 Mbps, 10 / 90 Mbps, 11 / 120 Mbps,
12 / 180 Mbps, 13 / 240 Mbps, 14 / 270 Mbps, 15 / 300 Mbps, and auto-rate capable
Data rates for a 40 MHz channel width and a long guard interval (800 ms):
0 / 13.5 Mbps, 1 / 27 Mbps, 2 / 40.5 Mbps, 3 / 54 Mbps, 4 / 81 Mbps, 5 / 108 Mbps,
6 / 121.5 Mbps, 7 / 135 Mbps, 8 / 27 Mbps, 9 / 54 Mbps, 10 / 81 Mbps,
11 / 108 Mbps, 12 / 162 Mbps, 13 / 216 Mbps, 14 / 243 Mbps, 15 / 270 Mbps,
and auto-rate capable
802.11b/bg/ng
operating frequencies • 2.412–2.462 GHz (US)
• 2.457–2.462 GHz (Spain)
• 2.410–2.484 GHz (Japan 11b)
• 2.410–2.472 GHz (Japan 11ng)
• 2.457–2.472 GHz (France)
• 2.412–2.472 GHz (Europe ETSI)
• 2.412–2.472 GHz (China)
802.11 b/bg/ng
encryption • 64-bit, 128-bit, and 152-bit WEP
• AES
• TKIP
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802.11a/na Wireless Specifications
802.11a data rates 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps, and auto-rate capable
Data rates for a 20 MHz channel width and an automatic guard interval:
0 / 14.4 Mbps, 1 / 28.9 Mbps, 2 / 43.3 Mbps, 3 / 57.8 Mbps, 4 / 86.7 Mbps,
5 / 115.6 Mbps, 7 / 144.4 Mbps, 8 / 173.4 Mbps, and auto-rate capable
Data rates for a 20 MHz channel width and a long guard interval (800 ms):
0 / 13.0 Mbps, 1 / 26.0 Mbps, 2 / 39.0 Mbps, 3 / 52.0 Mbps, 4 / 78.0 Mbps,
5 / 104.0 Mbps, 6 / 117.0 Mbps, 7 / 130.0 Mbps, 8 / 156.0 Mbps,
and auto-rate capable
Data rates for a 40 MHz channel width and an automatic guard interval:
0 / 30.0 Mbps, 1 / 60.0 Mbps, 2 / 90.0 Mbps, 3 / 120.0 Mbps, 4 / 150.0 Mbps,
5 / 180.0 Mbps, 6 / 210.0 Mbps, 7 / 240.0 Mbps, 8 / 270.0 Mbps, 9 / 300.0 Mbps,
10 / 330.0 Mbps, 11 / 370.0 Mbps, 12 / 400.0 Mbps and auto-rate capable
Data rates for a 40 MHz channel width and a long guard interval (800 ms):
0 / 27.0 Mbps, 1 / 54.0 Mbps, 2 / 81.0 Mbps, 3 / 108.0 Mbps, 4 / 162.0 Mbps,
5 / 216.0 Mbps, 6 / 243.0 Mbps, 7 / 270.0 Mbps, 8/ 324.0 Mbps, 9 / 360.0 Mbps,
and auto-rate capable
Data rates for a 80 MHz channel width and an automatic guard interval:
0 / 65.0 Mbps, 1 / 130.0 Mbps, 2 / 195.0 Mbps, 3 / 260.0 Mbps, 4 / 390.0 Mbps,
5 / 520.0 Mbps, 6 / 585.0 Mbps, 7 / 650.0 Mbps, 8 / 780.0 Mbps, 9 / 866.7 Mbps,
and auto-rate capable
Data rates for a 80 MHz channel width and a long guard interval (800 ms):
0 / 58.5 Mbps, 1 / 117.0 Mbps, 2 / 175.5 Mbps, 3 / 234.0 Mbps, 4 / 351.0 Mbps,
5 / 468.0 Mbps, 6 / 526.5 Mbps, 7 / 585.0 Mbps, 8 / 702.0 Mbps, 9 / 780.0 Mbps,
and auto-rate capable
802.11a/na operating
channel frequency range • Australia and New Zealand: 5.500–5.700 GHz and 5.745–5.825 GHz
• China: 5.745–5.825 GHz
• CE countries: 5.500–5.700 GHz
• Other countries: 5.180–5.240 GHz and 5.745–5.825 GHz
802.11 a/na encryption • 64-bit, 128-bit, and 152-bit WEP
• AES
• TKIP
Management and Oth er Specific ations
Maximum clients
Status LEDs
Limited by the amount of wireless network traffic generated by each node; a
maximum of 64 clients is supported.
• Power LED
• Activity LED
• Heater LED
• LAN LED
• WiFi LED
Table 3. Access point specifications (continued)
Feature Description
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Physical Specifications
Physical specifications • Dimensions (l x w x h): 265 x 255 x 78 mm (10.43 x 10.04 x 3.07 in.)
• Weight: 1,861 g (4.1 lbs)
Environmental
specifications • Operating temperature: –20 to 60°C (–4 to 140°F)
Operating humidity: 10–90%
Electromagnetic
compliance • FCC Part 15 SubPart B
• FCC Part 15 SubPart C
• FCC Part 15 SubPart E
• CE
• C-TICK
Table 3. Access point specifications (continued)
Feature Description